Set Value

Paste a Uniform Level into a Grid Mesh

The Set Value option to paste a uniform (i.e. horizontal) level into a loaded and visible grid mesh. The grid and a polygon representing the area to be modified must be displayed onscreen prior to running the Set Value option.

Instructions

On the Model menu, point to Grid Mesh Surfaces, and then click Set Value.

Select the grid model, followed by the polygon that defines the area to be pasted. You will then be asked whether you want to modify the grid inside or outside of the masking polygon.

The following panel is then displayed.

Assign to node

Select this option to assign the specified grid mesh value to the selected nodes.

Relative to node

Select this option to adjust the selected nodes by the specified grid mesh value. Entering a positive value will result in the grid mesh value being added to the selected nodes. A negative value, however, will result in the specified grid mesh value being subtracted from the selected nodes.

Multiply node by